People often ask what makes this documentary unique. Our film:

• Uses 40 pieces of music to immerse the viewer in Poe's life and works
• Is shot in 12 locations along the East Coast
• Explores several important literary themes in Poe's work, not discussed in other documentaries
• Explores Poe's little known role as a literary critic and in shaping the modern short story
• Emphasizes Poe's role in pioneering both the science fiction and detective story genres
• Spotlights Poe's prose poem about the Universe and its influence on cosmologists
• Delves into detail on Edgar's wife Virginia, who has played only a minor role in previous documentaries  
• Discusses the importance of Maria Clemm and her relationship with Edgar
• Discusses Edgar's older brother Henry and his influence on Edgar turning to writing short stories
• Addresses Poe's enduring influence on later writers, artists, and scientists
• Dispels persistent myths about Poe's life and death